Dexrazoxane Hcl

Alternate Name: Totect

Dosage Form: Solution Reconstituted

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Cardioprotective Agent, Dermatological Agent

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 500 MG

Warnings: This medicine can increase your risk for certain cancers, including leukemia. Talk to your doctor if you have questions or concerns. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Talk with your doctor before receiving this medicine if you plan to have children. Some men who use this medicine have become infertile (unable to have children). If you are also taking doxorubicin: This medicine may not protect your heart completely. It is important to tell your doctor if you have any symptoms of heart problems, including trouble breathing, chest pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, or a fast or uneven heartbeat. This medicine may cause birth defects if either partner is using it during conception or pregnancy. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control during treatment with this medicine and for at least 6 months after the last dose. Male patients with female partners should use an effective form of birth control during treatment and for 3 months after the last dose. Do not breastfeed during treatment with this medicine and for 2 weeks after your last dose. Tell your doctor if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a blood disorder. This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often.

Food Warnings: Some medicines may affect how dexrazoxane works. Tell your doctor if you are also using other cancer treatments or topical dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO)., Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, or a blood disorder., This medicine can increase your risk for certain cancers, such as leukemia. Talk to your doctor if you have questions or concerns., This medicine may make you bleed, bruise, or get infections more easily. Take precautions to prevent illness and injury. Wash your hands often., Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments., If you are also taking doxorubicin: This medicine may not protect your heart completely. It is important to tell your doctor if you have any symptoms of heart problems, such as trouble breathing, chest pain, lightheadedness, dizziness, or a fast or uneven heartbeat.